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Show 6916 Chaffin- D 4904 the same way? A The same way. Q About what draft did that boat that you have spoken of have, loaded? A When it was loaded it would perhaps draw about fifteen inches of water. BY THE SPECIAL MASTER: Q How much? A Fifteen inches; it was a straight sided boat, and drew quite a lot of water as you loaded it. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Did you take any other trips or see any other trips taken by members of your party during that visit to the river, aside from these trips for supplies to Hanson creek? A Mr. Ryan from the California bar came down again, and I went with him up to Good Hope after the mail in a boat and back. Q I think our map shows the distance, but it you will just tell us now approximately how far that is? A That is approximately about twenty- one miles. Q And did you say you went on that trip? A Yes, I went with Mr. Ryan; I taken the boat and went up there. |